Ronan Keating reveals he was left in tears as he said an emotional goodbye to daughter Missy after visiting her in the US: ‘I’m not crying you’re crying!’

Ronan Keating broke down in tears as he said an emotional goodbye to his daughter Missy after visiting her in the United States this week, where he currently lives and works.

The singer, 46, took to her social media to share the heartbreaking moment she had when saying goodbye to her in New York after traveling there to see her on her birthday.

Ronan shares Missy, 23, with his ex-wife Yvonne Connolly, as well as Love Island star Jack, 24, and Ali, 18.

He also shares children Cooper, six, and Coco Knox, three, with his current wife Storm, whom he married in 2015.

On Instagram, Ronan shared a photo of Storm and Missy hugging and said, “It’s always hard to say goodbye.” I’m not crying, you’re crying. Well, most importantly, happy birthday, my brilliant daughter. I love you so much muu.

‘You are such a brave and strong woman. Storm and I loved watching you fend for yourself in the city that never sleeps.

‘Storm Jack Ali Coops Coco and I are so proud of you. Enjoy your day. I will always love you dad X.’

Missy responded below the post saying, “I love you so much.” [heart emoji] Thanks Dad. The best days as a couple with you two. I miss you already.’

In 2022, Ronan admitted his heart hurt after having to say goodbye to Missy while she was living in Australia.

He moved there hoping to pursue a career in acting. Missy had previously worked as a model.

Posting a photo of his daughter hugging her youngest children Cooper and Coco, an emotional Ronan wrote on Instagram: “She’s leaving. Australia watch out, @missyykeating is on her way.

‘The heart hurts a lot. “We are all going to miss her like crazy.”

It comes after Ronan shared some adorable family photos last week as he wished his granddaughter Maya Ann a happy first birthday.

He became a grandfather for the first time last year when his son Jack welcomed a daughter.

Sharing the first photo of his newborn daughter in March last year, just eight months after her appearance on Love Island, Jack wrote: “Welcome to the world my little princess.”

Former Boyzone star Ronan took to Instagram to share a photo of Jack holding Maya Ann in his arms while out and about with Ronan and his wife Storm, 42.

Ronan captioned his post: ‘Happy birthday to our little nugget. A year passed very quickly. You are a bright ray of sunshine and you bring so much joy to us all. From Nana and dad.

He shared another photo of himself with his loved ones, showing Maya Ann lying in her bed at the hospital shortly after she was born.

Ronan wrote: ‘Today marks one year. It’s crazy how time has passed so quickly. In 2023 the biggest losses occurred, but our little angel arrived. We send you all our love today Jacko and Maya. From Nana and Dad x.’

While Ronan was delighted to have become a grandfather for the last time, he faced grief following the death of his brother Ciaran.

Ciaran Keating tragically died in a horrific car accident in July last year while traveling with his wife Ann Marie to watch their son Ruairí play football at Ballymiles. He was 57 years old.

Ronan broke his silence after becoming a grandfather for the first time during an appearance on The One Show in March last year.

He made reference to the new addition to his family and insisted that he wanted to be called ‘Dad’.

When his co-host Jermaine Jenas said, “You’re a grandfather now,” Ronan responded, “Yes, I am.” My son had a beautiful baby.’

Jermaine then said, ‘Do you prefer to be called something else?’ and Ronan replied: ‘Dad.’